Organic Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao
Premium organic dark chocolate bars containing 70% cacao, made from USMCA-origin cocoa powder, sugar, and cocoa butter blended with natural vanilla. Classified under HTS 9823.10.22 as a USMCA good provided for in subheading 1806.90.39, qualifying for special tariff treatment under general note 11 for chocolate preparations not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 50-65% cacao by weight
Chocolate with specific cacao percentages falls under dedicated subheadings rather than the residual 1806.90.39
If in blocks, slabs or bars over 2kg
Large format chocolate products have specific provisions separate from general preparations
If marketed primarily as a confection with added flavors/nuts
Sugar confections with chocolate coating may classify under food preparations chapter 21
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin certification for all ingredients; ensure proper chocolate composition declaration to avoid reclassification; maintain records showing compliance with note 10(b)(2) quantitative limits
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